FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD

Carrying PERKIOMEN CREEK RD over TRIB TO PERKIOMEN CREEK

0.1 S OF DEER RUN RD, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PERKIOMEN CREEK RD

The PERKIOMEN CREEK RD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries PERKIOMEN CREEK RD over TRIB TO PERKIOMEN CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How PERKIOMEN CREEK RD compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
PERKIOMEN CREEK RD 47.2 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000057100

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PERKIOMEN CREEK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare PERKIOMEN CREEK RD against other structures in Montgomery and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for PERKIOMEN CREEK RD?

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PERKIOMEN CREEK RD inspected?

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PERKIOMEN CREEK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PERKIOMEN CREEK RD?

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PERKIOMEN CREEK RD?

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is PERKIOMEN CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

PERKIOMEN CREEK RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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